Interesting meeting this past Wednesday, as I previously wrote. Right now, it’s all about the EXTREMIST and DECEITFUL “Citizens for Belknap”Political Action Committee (“PAC”). More on CoB PAC in a moment, but there IS a tie-in for this race so give me a few minutes, please.
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“Citizens For Belknap” – A BIG Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
I recently happened upon an article about a new Political PAC in Belknap County. Citizens for Belknap is a group of Leftists pretending to care about “Republicans.”
Gunstock Area Commission 3/23/33 – Public Comment: the “Indie Program” and “Punish”?
Near the end of the Public Comment session, a question was raised by two NH State Reps, including NH State Rep Paul Terry who was present in the audience, as to why Gunstock Mountain Resort wasn’t part of “the Indie Program”? I take it that this is an “independent Mountain” marketing push in that smaller … Read more
Gunstock Mountain Resort – Public Comment Session in its entirety
The GAC oversees the Gunstock Mountain Resort and Ski area (owned in total by Belknap County, making it a government agency that makes snow), and this was the first meeting after the appointment of new Commissioner David Strang.
SR. Management at Gunstock (And at Least One Commissioner) Want to Drag Their Feet on This, EH?
Kicking and screaming as hard as they can, there at Gunstock Mountain Resort! The heart of the issue? Power – and the ability to do what they want, when they want, and how they want.
This is Cause for Commissioner Gary Kiedaisch’ Removal
Gunstock Mountain Resort is wholly owned by Belknap County and the Gunstock Area Commission is a political subdivision of Belknap County. All revenues received at Gunstock are therefore owed by the taxpayers of Belknap County.
An Open Letter to the Citizens of Belknap County
On Tuesday evening, Feb. 22nd, I was elected to fill the vacant seat on the Gunstock Area Commission.
Belknap County – Gunstock Ski Area: Is the Fix In?
The shadowy group known as Citizens for Gunstock (“CfG”), aided and abetted by the Laconia Daily Sun has been busy politicking against those who seek integrity in the operation of our beloved little ski area.
Another Crisis at Belknap County Nursing Home
Another crisis at the Belknap county nursing home has arisen. It must be dealt with on Monday, Thursday is too late. In a story at the Laconia Daily Sun, Michael Mortensen asked the right question, “why the commissioners were resorting to a special meeting rather than waiting for the commission’s next regularly scheduled meeting on … Read more
How Big A Bonus Did You Receive This Year?
These are the times that try men’s souls.
We are living through what appears to have been a man-made pandemic that has cost our country many thousands of jobs and businesses, small and large, that have simply disappeared.
We Do Not Take Fundraising Advice from Democrats!
As many people already know, the Belknap County Republican Committee is having a Country Gala at the Gunstock Ski Resort this coming Saturday starting at 5 PM, as a political fundraiser to support future Republican candidates. Our guest speaker will be US Senator and former Florida Governor Rick Scott.
This Was Not a Case of Sloppy Writing, It Was Carefully Crafted to Sow Fear.
Project Veritas has recently exposed CNN for using fear to attract viewers. It is a shameful technique used widely in media and politics. Your local ‘news’ paper [Laconia Daily Sun] uses it more than you may realize.
Belknap County Residents Should Have a Voice in the “State School Property”
Belknap County, Laconia, and NH have amazing natural beauty in their mountains, lakes, rivers, and views all over this “Live Free or Die” State. In Laconia we have one amazing piece of property that has amazing views and access to two of our Lakes, Winnisquam, and Opechee, this is known as the State School Property.
Belknap Actually Lowers Taxes- This is not a joke!
Our late 3-term governor, Meldrim Thomson, coined the slogans “Low taxes are the result of low spending.” On this past Tuesday night, the Belknap County Delegation, comprised of all 18 of its elected state representatives, took that to heart, so for the first time in a long time the Belknap County taxes for this year … Read more
Finally, Republicans delivering for Taxpayers! Belknap County delegation delivers on campaign promise
I hope that other elected Republicans see this and know that this is, in part, why they were elected – that Government doesn’t have to keep growing all the time: In November the people of Belknap county elected a 100% Republican delegation. The first harvest has come in early. With citizens facing the difficulties left … Read more
Norm Silber Announces Run for State Rep in Gilford & Meredith
Wednesday was the start of the filing period to run for state offices in New Hampshire. Although the General Election is not until November 3, if primary elections are required for any offices they will be held on September 8. A key issue this election cycle will be the level of taxation New Hampshire citizens … Read more
A discussion at dinner about Belknap County (Government)?
Several nights ago, I was having dinner with a Gilford friend at Johnson’s Seafood & Steak in New Durham. The food was excellent, as always, and the conversation ultimately turned to Belknap County government, which produced indigestion for both of us. My friend wanted to know exactly what essential governmental functions are performed by Belknap … Read more
Belknap County Budgeting – financial hijinks?
By NH State Rep Mike Sylvia Did you ever wonder how politicians use statistics to sell their budgetary schemes? It’s the same old song and dance; lies, damn lies, and statistics. Perhaps your daily paper is reporting that the Belknap County Delegation has reduced your tax rate. Yay! Whatever you do, you should ignore the 2018 tax rate … Read more
NH Constitution: Part 1, Article 28-A
[Art.] 28. [Taxes, by Whom Levied.] No subsidy, charge, tax, impost, or duty, shall be established, fixed, laid, or levied, under any pretext whatsoever, without the consent of the people, or their representatives in the legislature, or authority derived from that body.
November 28, 1984
During my second term as a Budget Committee, I started to ask a question of both the Town leaders and of the School Board: “how many programs is the State forcing us to do and for which they send no or not enough money? Hey, why are we doing all these things for free? Has anyone ever said “No” (or even bothered)? Sadly, those that were elected had never even contemplated such a thing and when I pursued the question, no one could even answer the question. Worse, when I started to dig in my heels on this, I got outvoted when I made a motion – nobody cared and the Selectmen and School Board did not want be bothered. It was not worth their effort to say “look at the money we can save” and be willing to use the NH Constitution as a defensive shield (which is what this article is supposed to do to protect the taxpayers against predatory politicians).
Thus, I was somewhat cheered when I read this in the Laconia Daily Sun:
Ruth Gulick – A Belknap County Democrat Morality Tale
Democrats say the darnedest things. Take NH House Rep Ruth Gulick (D- Aesop’s Fables), whom Skip recorded at a recent Belknap county budget meeting. Ruth shared a little morality tale with those present, with regard to budgets and responsibility.
In Ruth’s version the county taxpayers have a moral responsibility to the employees whom they pay. That responsibility includes ensuring that the employees continue to enjoy the lifestyle to which they have become accustomed, regardless of any other circumstances. Put simply; she objects to taxpayers (or any of their elected representatives) asking those employees to pay more for their own benefits.
Not a surprise coming from a Democrat, until you hear how she went about it.